Applied Mathematics at Lasell University

Massachusetts commands some of the highest applied mathematics earnings in the country, with the state median at $98,216—nearly $40,000 above what peer programs nationally suggest for Lasell's graduates. When comparable programs across the country produce first-year earnings around $61,000, that gap matters for a family investing in a Massachusetts education.

The estimated $25,000 debt load translates to roughly $280 in monthly payments, which should be manageable on $61,000—about 5.5% of gross income. That's a reasonable burden by national standards. But the tension here is location: you're paying for proximity to Boston's robust tech and finance sectors, yet the earnings estimates suggest graduates may not be tapping into that premium market the way students at Wentworth ($82,000) or Harvard ($114,000) clearly do. Whether that's due to employer connections, program depth, or graduate career paths is unclear without school-specific data.

For families considering Lasell, the question becomes whether the campus experience and support justify potentially earning 40% less than the state norm for applied math majors. If your child thrives in smaller settings and needs personalized attention to launch their career, that trade-off might work. But if maximizing technical skills and employer network access matters most, Massachusetts offers applied math programs with demonstrably stronger earnings outcomes.